Summer 2003 Rapport: Annual Report 2002-2003

The Doctor of Ministry program continues to develop innovative ways to serve Christian
leaders. In response to requests from the field for a more efficient way to become eligible
for the program, the D.Min. team introduced TheBridge@AGTS. This M.Div. equivalency completion
program is tailor-made for experienced ministers who hold an M.A. but for whom it would
be impractical to relocate to complete a second degree. In about 29 months, the package
of courses that make up TheBridge@AGTS can have an otherwise qualified candidate ready
to begin the D.Min. experience. The first group of Bridge students began their journey
together in March.